070817-N-6346S-380 IRAQ (Aug. 17, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and the global war on terrorism. Navy photo (RELEASED) US Navy 070817-N-6346S-380 An F-A-18C
070817-N-6346S-380 IRAQ (Aug. 17, 2007) - An F/A-18C Hornet, assigned to the "Knighthawks" of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, tests its flare countermeasures system prior to heading into Iraq on a Close Air Support (CAS) mission in support of and coalition ground forces. VFA-136 is part of Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 1 embarked aboard nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65). Enterprise Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in support of maritime security operations and the global war on terrorism. Navy photo (RELEASED) US Navy 070817-N-6346S-380 An F-A-18C Hornet, assigned to the
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